Video Summary
The Nissan Ariya, a family crossover SUV, can go under the radar, unlike the Kia EV6 or Volkswagen ID4.The design is rated 5 out of 10.
Nissan introduced the world to its first EV twelve years ago, the Nissan Leaf.
This Ariya is a "finger pointing into the future from Nissan."
It’s a two-color car with a black roof with a cheating line that’s making the car look very coupe-ish.
The roofline is a lot higher so you actually get a lot of headroom also on the rear seats.
The kick-to-open function for the boot works first time, every time.
It has a heat pump, good in cold climates, with double-layer side windows.
The cabin is spacious and uses premium-ish materials, and there is a narrow dashboard.
Climate controls are out in the engine bay, so no frunk.
The infotainment is powered by Google and is not Android Automotive.
It can be charged on three phases.
With AC charging, it’ll charge at 11 kilowatts, but it also charges with 22kw at destination chargers.
There are two battery sizes available with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
The small battery has 66 kWh total capacity (63 net), and it gives you about 160 kilowatts at your disposal, equivalent to 216 horsepower.
With the large battery version you have a WLTP range of 533 kilometers.
At 130 km/h the test car had consumption of around 28–29 kWh/100 km (130 km/h).
The 0-100 km/h is 7.44 seconds.
The cabin noise level at 80 km/h averages 62 dB.
It can tow 750 kilos (2204 lb).
On the W L T P, the small battery WLTP Range is just over 400 kilometers.
The weight distribution between the axles is 50/50.
With e-pedal engaged below 20 km/h, it doesn't decelerate.
